Modern science leaves no room for imagination. We wonder why young children are so stressed out? Could it be that they have no escape? That they are forced to grow up too fast? Let's face it, kids aren't allowed to dream anymore.
For example, kids who talk to imaginary friends past a certain age are deemed lonely or psychologically imbalanced. Everyone wants their children to be perfect, and thus they pressure the kids beyond their limits. In school, kids of all ages are forced to take on adult roles. Rather than be permitted to believe in such creatures as dragons, children are not only quickly corrected, but often ridiculed. Not only is there so little room for creativity, but teachers often doubt their student's abilities. Fortunately, whenever this happened, my parents would go to the school and stand up for me.
There is a solution. While you have little control over others, make sure that you encourage every child you meet to be creative and express him/her self. Let kids be kids.
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